The Norwegian Encore may be the end of a chapter for Norwegian Cruise Line, but the last of the line’s Breakaway Class ships definitely looks to the future.

What makes the 3,900-guest Encore so different than other cruise ships is the sheer number, and diversity, of the onboard amenities, dining, and entertainment options. It’s got a remarkable 29 restaurant options, the longest racetrack at sea, a 10,000 square-foot laser tag arena, and an escape room, among other attractions.

Correspondent Liam P. Cusack was aboard for a November inaugural. Here are his first impressions:

Read them in the Cruisington Times